Theresa A. Amszynski Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Theresa A. Amszynski died peacefully on July 7 after a long illness. She was 86. Theresa was born on June 17, 1928 in Schenectady, NY to late Michael and Mary (Powers) Downs. She was the third youngest of 11 children. She met her husband to be, Robert Amszynski, a NY State Trooper, while she was waitressing at the old Howard Johnson’s on Rt. 9 in Malta, NY. They were married for 52 years before his death in 2003. Theresa was a long time communicant and active member of St. Gabriels Church in Rotterdam. She was also a member of the Rotterdam Columbiettes (#5703) and held many positions, including President. She worked for the NY State Department of Taxation for 12 years and retired in 1993 so she could care for her husband. She loved having company and the refrigerator was always full, just in case. In 2007 Theresa moved to Benicia, CA to be closer to her daughter. Survivors include her four children Joseph Amszynski of Roswell, Ga., Thomas (Diane) Amszynski of Colonie, NY, Robert (Deborah) Amszynski of Douglasville, Ga. and Kathleen (John) Hertia of Benicia, CA. Seven grandchildren, Amie, Nicole, Andrea, David, Ryan, Joey, and Lucas; and two great grandchildren, Isabella and Olivia. One brother, Robert Downs of Rexford and one sister, Jeanne (Tom) Deveno of Malta and many nieces and nephews. Besides her husband she was also predeceased by her sisters, Alice Beauregard, Helen Ward, Frances Weiss, Irene Wozniak and Marion Scrafford; her brothers John Downs, Joseph Downs, and David Downs. Visitation and Funeral services will be held in New York The Amszynski Family would like to thank JenSteph Home Care, especially Viole, for their care and love they gave to our mother over the last 3+ years. We would also like to thank Hospice of Solano County, most notably her wonderful nurse Irina. Donations in memory of Theresa can be made to the NYS Troopers PBA Signal 30 Fund Inc., 120 State St., Albany, NY 12207 or to a charity of your choice.

Theresa A. Amszynski

June 17, 1928 - July 7, 2014